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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.55, 563.31 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.55, 563.31 and 101.64 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.55 : 563.31 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.55/563.31 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.55x = 563.31 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.55x = 57,252.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252.01/375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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